US Bridges

Pifer Road over High Bank Creek

Good

Barry County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W of Lacey · Structure no. 000000000000549

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pifer Road over High Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pifer Road over High Bank Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPifer Road
CrossesHigh Bank Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Lacey
RouteCounty Highway 822
Coordinates42.50006, -85.23641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2003)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2023
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pifer Road over High Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pifer Road over High Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pifer Road over High Bank Creek carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pifer Road over High Bank Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pifer Road over High Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.